A satellite is moving with a constant speed v in circular orbit around the earth. An object of mass 
is ejected from the satellite such that it just escapes from the gravitational pull of the earth. At the time of ejection, the kinetic energy of the object is:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
JEE Main 2019
At height 
from center of earth, orbital velocity
By principle of energy conservation
of 
At infinity, 
or 
of 
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